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Lionel Messi Wins 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP, Becomes First Inter Miami Player to Earn the Honor

Dec 6, 2024, 03:19 PM

Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 Landon Donovan Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player (MVP), becoming the first player in Inter Miami's history to earn the honor. In his debut season with Inter Miami, the 37-year-old Argentine superstar led the league with 36 goal contributions, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists in 19 matches. Despite missing 15 of the team's 34 regular-season matches due to injuries and national team commitments, Messi's impact was undeniable, guiding Inter Miami to a record-breaking season. Messi received 38.4% of the MVP vote, with Cucho Hernandez finishing second at 33.7%. He is the fifth Argentine player to win the award, following Christian Gómez, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Diego Valeri, and Lucho Acosta. The award was presented to Messi during a surprise ceremony involving 250 Inter Miami academy players spelling out "MVP" on the field. This accolade adds to Messi's illustrious career and extends his legacy in the sport.